A theoretical framework for cognitive and non-cognitive interventions for older adults: Stimulation versus compensation

Aging and Mental Health

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 2014, Pages 304-315

  Kim, Eun Young ^a   Kim, Ki Woong ^b  

^a Hanyang Cyber University   (South Korea)

^b Seoul National University Bundang Hospital   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Age related cognitive decline; Cognitive training; Neuroplasticity

Indexed keywords

AGE; AGED; COGNITIVE DEFECT; COGNITIVE THERAPY; HUMAN; LEARNING; METHODOLOGY; NERVE CELL PLASTICITY; REVIEW; THEORETICAL MODEL;

AGE FACTORS; AGED; COGNITION DISORDERS; COGNITIVE THERAPY; HUMANS; LEARNING; MODELS, THEORETICAL; NEURONAL PLASTICITY; RESEARCH DESIGN;

EID: 84894841827     PISSN: 13607863     EISSN: 13646915     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2013.868404     Document Type: Article

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